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Atiku’s son Adamu quits Fintiri’s govt

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3 months ago

March 3, 2026

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Son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in the administration of Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.

Adamu who distanced himself since last Friday from the defections involving his principal and most members of his administration, indicated yesterday that he ceased immediately being part of the Fintiri-led executive council.

In his resignation letter, made available to newsmen last night, Adamu said he took his decision after a deep personal reflection and careful consideration.

Adamu dedicated much space to expressions of gratitude, thanking Fintiri for the opportunity to have been a part of his cabinet and Adamawa people “for their steadfast prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support” throughout his tenure as commissioner.

Fintiri had left the PDP last Friday, February 27, taking with him to the APC virtually every official of his government.

Adamu had been one of only three commissioners who did not resign from the PDP that day as 22 commissioners, 39 special advisers and the entire exco of the PDP decamped to the APC.

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Terrorists kidnap 10, raid police station, raze Kwara emir’s palace

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10 hours ago

May 25, 2026

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Fear gripped residents of the Yashikira community in the Kiama council area in Kwara state in the early hours of Monday as terrorists launched fresh attacks, kidnapping several people, including members of an emir’s family.

The attack happened hours after bandits stormed a prayer ground in Ekiti LGA, killed three worshippers and kidnapped 15 others.

Several people were wounded in the attack. There was no record of any fatality at the time of filing this report.

Residents said that the attack began around 12:40 a.m. on Monday.

“It was a terrible attack. I stayed very close to the palace and heard gunshots echo for several hours. As it is now, over ten people close to the emir were taken to an unknown location,” a resident, who did not want his name published because of security risks, told reporters.

During the attack, a police divisional headquarters and the emir’s palace were invaded, but the terrorists were reportedly repelled after several hours of a gun duel.

“The armed criminals, in a coordinated and desperate assault at about 0200hrs, simultaneously attacked the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the Palace of the Emir of Yashikira,” police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said in a statement on Monday.

Ms Ejire-Adeyemi explained that part of the palace was set ablaze, and 10 people were kidnapped.

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Maiduguri Bombings: Don’t wait for attacks, take war to them — Sultan tells military

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2 months ago

March 19, 2026

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Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

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dThe Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday evening while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

The Sultan’s remarks follow Monday’s twin bomb attacks in Maiduguri that killed 23 people and injured more than 100 others. Explosions were reported at a local market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover in the Borno State capital.

Condemning the attacks, the Sultan urged security forces to take the fight directly to terrorist strongholds rather than waiting for attacks to occur. “Take the war to the terrorists where they are. Don’t wait for them to strike before defending or finding remedies. This you must do so that, as a nation of great people, we can have peace in our country,” he said.

He described the bombings as un-Islamic and emphasized that such acts of violence should not be associated with the teachings of Islam. The Sultan also called on the government to demonstrate strong political will in ensuring the safety of all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.

“The government should summon the political willpower required to provide effective security and safety for all people, to stamp out these criminal elements across the country,” he said.

Abubakar also appealed to Nigerians to continue promoting peace, unity, and coexistence within their communities, stressing that national development depends on a secure and harmonious society.